Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've also noticed some swelling in my body. I feel completely weak. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's kidney disease. I'm asking, what should I do about swelling caused by kidney failure?Doctor's answer:
One of the main functions of the kidneys is to metabolize excessive water in the body. When kidney failure occurs, patients are indeed prone to edema due to impaired water excretion. The treatment for this edema depends on the situation. If the edema is mild and does not lead to significant complications, it may not require special treatment. However, if the edema is severe, even causing symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath and chest tightness, diuretics to reduce swelling may be necessary, or even dialysis to remove excess water to alleviate the pressure on the heart.